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Back Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice

Pristina 25 June 2026

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Modernising Kosovo's Prosecution System: Digital Tools for a Stronger Justice

Petrit Kryeziu, Chief of the Basic Prosecution Office in Prizren, uses the Case Management Information System (CMIS) to manage his caseload and generate the new decision templates. These decisions templates, recently integrated into Kosovo*’s judicial system, simplify and streamline prosecution workflow across the country. Developed with the support of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), these updated templates replace previous forms, ensuring greater consistency and relevance in daily documentation and tasks.

The new tools are helping Petrit and prosecutors across Kosovo manage cases more efficiently, improve communication within their offices, and strengthen the overall quality of judicial processes. “The templates have directly influenced the facilitation and acceleration of the drafting of procedural acts, the increase of accuracy, and the avoidance of errors. Their contribution to the unification of official documents is irreplaceable," Kryeziu explains.

The initiative began with a CEPEJ expert mission back in March 2025, prompted by consultations with local justice professionals who identified the need for updated justice tools. In June 2025 a CEPEJ-supported workshop dedicated to drafting the templates was conducted in Pristina. After that, the tools were piloted at the Prizren Basic Prosecution Office. Following the successful piloting, the templates were officially adopted by Kosovo’s justice sector and rolled out to all prosecution offices, making them accessible to every prosecutor.

“When we first started using them as part of our daily activity, we realised how useful they are. Now I can admit the implementation was successful and the tools had a direct positive impact on the daily work of prosecutors”, underlines Kryeziu.

The results so far are very encouraging: over 4,000 uses by 186 prosecutors as of May 2026, just a few months after the implementation of these tools across the Kosovo justice system. Legal experts and practitioners highlight that the updated templates allow the automatic processing of the data entering in the system, reducing the risks of mistakes or duplications and improving accuracy of the information in the system.

The adoption of these new templates represents a practical improvement in the operation of Kosovo’s prosecution offices. By enhancing efficiency and ensuring reliable documentation, the justice system can offer citizens a more transparent and consistent approach when interacting with legal authorities.

This initiative was supported by the EU and Council of Europe joint action “Strengthening the quality and efficiency of justice in Kosovo (KoSEJ III), part of the “Horizontal Facility III” programme.

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence

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Back Young People Turn Dialogue into Action Against Hate Speech

Besnik BAKA

Istog/Istok 17 September 2026

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Young People Turn Dialogue into Action Against Hate Speech

For Sara Ceshko, a young activist and member of the United Youth Task Force, youth-led activities have created unique opportunities for young people from different communities across Kosovo* to connect and learn from one another. “We have been able to create a platform where we, as young people, can communicate openly across Kosovo. Beyond borders and beyond communities, we have been able to reach one another and solve our problems together,” says Sara. She was part of the two-day workshop organised by the United Youth Task Force with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The workshop brought together young people to identify harmful narratives in their communities and develop practical, youth-led responses to hate speech and discrimination.

Her experience reflects the wider goal of the initiative: bringing young people from different communities together to discuss hate speech and shared challenges, exchange experiences, and build trust. By listening to one another, participants gain a better understanding of how hate speech affects people and communities, while exploring ways to strengthen co-operation and mutual respect.

A key part of the workshop focused on helping young people understand their rights and the legal protections against hate speech and discrimination. Hektor Kastrati, a young legal professional, believes this knowledge is essential. “Working with young people has been an interesting journey because many are not aware of the legal tools available to address hate speech. Through this project, they are learning how legislation in Kosovo protects people against hate speech and how they can use it in practice.”, underlined Kastrati.

This initiative gathered in Istog/Istok 25 young women and men from different regions of Kosovo. Through discussions and group activities, participants explored how hate speech and discrimination affect youths’ everyday life—online, at school, in public spaces, and within their local communities. They also learned about human rights, media literacy, inter-community dialogue, and practical ways to recognise and respond to discrimination.

But the initiative does not end with the workshop. Participants are taking what they have learned, back to their own communities. They will identify harmful narratives and design youth-led actions to challenge them. These actions may include community dialogues, awareness-raising campaigns, storytelling initiatives, educational activities in schools and universities, and other local projects that promote inclusion and respect.

By connecting young people across communities and supporting them to move from learning to action, this initiative is helping build a new generation of young peacebuilders. Their ideas, leadership, and commitment show that young people are not only affected by hate speech and discrimination, they are also driving positive change towards a more inclusive, peaceful, and socially cohesive society.

This initiative is implemented by the United Youth Task Force as part of a grant provided by the action on “Promoting Diversity and Equality” in the framework of the EU and Council of Europe joint programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye.

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.